Bought a broken B8

[Sh@ggy]

A few weeks ago I bought a 2011 A4 2.0t with 142k for $7k. From a used car dealer. 3 weeks ago.

It has some broken pieces interior and ripped seat. I was told that otherwise the car was in good condition and to contact him with any issues.
I asked for alignment and he said it was fine after putting on new tires. Still pulls right.

Now that I have the car there are and other issues. No word back from dealer.

-Bumper cover has a repaired crack that is peeling.
-Missing inner fender liner
-Trunk won't open with button on trunk.
- Hood latch cable issue.
- rarely gets up to temp
- poor gas milage (21 average) .... Driving conservative
- oil fouled spark plug #2
- down a qt of oil in 650 miles.
- 2 kinds of loud ticking

Plan to try Molly-gen and replace PCV to try and address oil consumption.

I hope it's worth fixing and doesn't need piston rings. IMG_20220212_172124.jpg

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[jjanssen69]

Sorry to be the barer of bad news but it more than likely needs pistons rings. These 2.0T motors are notorious for needing timing chains, pistons, turbos and looks like a list of other things you have found. By not getting up to temp would be a concern too. If the dealer would take it back I would go that route unless you really would like to keep it but not getting a response..

[misiak]

Not getting up to temp and poor gas mileage are related. If the engine temp is cold all the time the car will get bad gas mileage. More than likely a bad thermostat. I would be a lot more concerned with the oil consumption issue.

[Sh@ggy]

I know it's unknown of how long this issue was happening, but can I run it as is for a while if I am ok spending the 10$ per 600 miles? If the dealer won't take it back I want to use it for a bit then trade it in.
Maybe I can get some of my money back that way.
Prime auto in Schenectady NY. STAY AWAY

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[Sh@ggy]

Driven 700 miles since I bought it.

If I can get another 1000 out of it I should be good. Got the 3rd party warranty that kicks in and will cover all engine components.

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[lhlan]

Driven 700 miles since I bought it.

If I can get another 1000 out of it I should be good. Got the 3rd party warranty that kicks in and will cover all engine components.

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How did you go with 3rd party warranty claim? Major issues sorted out?